FRIZZY HAIR???HAIR FALL??? NO PROBLEM!!!

Since moving to Middle East 11 years ago, frizzy hair and hair fall is my  main problem. Don't they say that your hair is our crowning glory??? Believe it or not my mood for the day depends on how my hair is styled. It's true that when you have bad mood it's a bad hair day. I can't seem to find the right shampoo, right conditioner, right hair product that can at least lessen my problem and eventually solve it. well, look no more because I found the best, natural and economical way to solve my hair problem and maybe yours too. Since 3 years ago when I got married I tried to live healthy ( no junk food, no processed food, mostly superfoods!) I discovered COCONUT OIL!

When you researched or should I say googled coconut oil all you see are its good benefits, I've never read a single article saying that coconut oil is bad for you. And so, I tried to use it on my hair. Because I have a lot of hair fall, I make it a habit on washing my hair on day 2. For example, Monday I wash my hair, blow dry it, style it. On Tuesday I let my hair be, no wash, no dry shampoo or whatsoever, I actually love my hair on day 2 and its the best way to style it with curls!

Come Wednesday 15 minutes before I wash my hair I put a teaspoon all over my hair starting from the roots to the ends. (NOTE: if you really have a long hair, use tablespoon but not more, for your reference I have above bra length hair) Leave it for 15 minutes (I normally prepare my breakfast during this 15 minutes) then wash, shampoo and conditioner it as usual. You will see and feel the difference, you wont have much hair fall when you wash and when you comb it, it will really feel smooth and say no to frizz hair when you blow dry or naturally dry it.

I buy my ORGANIC COCONUT OIL at Organic Foods and Café ( http://www.organicfoodsandcafe.com/) along Sheikh Zayed Road. They even have online store. A 350ml of ORGANIC COCONUT OIL is at AED 27.

If your not a fan of it's smell, don't worry, you only smell it when you open the jar and on your hands then the smell quickly goes away, it won't stay on your hair. I personally don't mind the smell.

Try it and your hair would love you forever! :)

Until my next beauty tip ;)
XOXO

PRODUCT REVIEW: FIRST IMPRESSION on GLAM TIME HAIR EXTENSION

Have you always wished you have long hair that is easy to manage? I always envy those I see on you tube tutorial how they manage to be so glamorous with their long hair. I always wonder, how long does it take for them to groom their hair???

Fact is, I always like to have long hair but I cant seem to grow my hair longer than my chest coz its just taking so much of my time. Keeping it healthy and long is one of my problem, my hair seems to be dry when it's longer.

Finally, I found a solution to have long healthy looking hair. I purchased a hair extension. I ordered online Glam Time Hair extension. http://www.glamtimehair.com/. I ordered in this company because they do ship international and for free!  I ordered online last March 24, 2014 and they informed me that they have shipped my hair order last March 26, 2014. They emailed me a tracking number which you can't really track your item as the postal doesn't update their system and it's in French. So basically, so just have to wait for the shipment at your doorstep. Glam Time Hair however inform you that it takes 1 week for EU shipment, at least 1-2 weeks for international shipment or  up to 4 weeks depending on customs.

I am happy to say I received my hair extension on March 29, 2014, which was super fast!

This is how I received the package.



I ordered Dark brown #2, 18" 160g which was $139. I think it's cheap compared to the hair extension that is being sold here in Dubai. I emailed them before hand on what color should I order depending on your current hair color. Their customer service was very helpful. They will suggest you to send them natural light picture of your hair.

I received 2 with 4 wefts, 2 with 3 wefts, 2 with 2 wefts and 4 with 1 wefts.

 

These are 100% Remy Human Hair

They are super soft and thick. Their website will help you on how to put them on your hair.

Cons: I don't know if I got a bad batch of hair extension, but I've noticed that my hair extension is not as perfect as it supposed to be. One of the 3 wefts is noticeably not in a good condition.

 

As you can see the loose thread at the end, I am afraid to cut it as it might ruin how the hair was sewn.

 

the tangled hair.

 

 

 

Although  this 1 with 3 wefts is the only one that is damaged or not so perfect.

 

I still have yet to use them with flat iron, curler or hair product. I will update you with its quality.

 

I did noticed shedding, but not as much as my real hair. :)

 

For those who are wondering, in the packaging it is written Made in China. Some of you might want to know although I supposed the company and the package is coming from France.

 

This company is also I think owned by the famous youtuber on hair, Lilith Moon or she is associated with some sort with this company.

 

If you have purchased one, let me know your thoughts and if you have any questions, I would love to answer your questions.

 

Kisses!

 

 

 





BDELLIUM BRUSHES REVIEW!!!

Hi gorgeous!

I know it's been awhile, I've been busy with photoshoots and events with my freelancing as a make up artist.

I would like to review the bdellium brushes that I recently purchased.

I got 3 brushes from iherb.com, this website ships to UAE so quick and so cheap!
I literally ordered these on Monday and got them on Thursday, isn't that awesome!
Use this code SMP287 to get a $10 discount for your order of $40 or more, that's like getting a free shipping. They have everything in this website, they also have real techniques brushes!!!
(TIP: don't order more than $200 so you don't need to pay customs tax here in UAE!)

Anyways, back to my review. I got three brushes, 2 face brush and 1 spa brush (which I plan on using for contouring).

1.Bdellium Tools, Studio Line, Face 953, 1 Duet Fiber Foundation Brush- $ 11.90
2. Bdellium Tools, Studio Line, Spa 365, Square Mask - $11.48
3. Bdellium Tools, Studio Line, Face 955, 1 Finishing Brush - $11.90

All the brushes are super soft. So far, I had no shedding or fall out. I chose to purchased this brushes coz I had them recommended by some of the make up artist I met. They are also anti-bacterial.

The 955 Finishing brush is almost the same as the MAC 187 Duo Fibre Face Brush I would say but for a much lower price. I believe the MAC187 is retail at $42.

So far, I love them!
They all came like this when shipped.

 



I'M BACK!!!

Hi there, it's been quite sometime since my last post... I've been very busy...

Last Aug. 30- Oct. 18 I was in the USA for vacation. The first three months I visited my sister in Louisiana and the rest of the days my husband followed me and we went around USA.

Sept 27-29 we went to Tomorrow World in Atlanta, Georgia. It was awesome!!!! (I'll post a different blog about it!)

Sept 30-Oct 4, we went to Las Vegas, Nevada and Arizona

Sept. 5-11, we drove to California, from San Diego to L.A. to San Francisco.

Sept 11 we flew to Washington, DC. Celebrated my husband's birthday there and met some old friends back from our Qatar Days.

Sept 14-18 we flew to Chicago, drove to Wisconsin where my husband company head office is.

It was a long a great vacation.

I will post blog of each destination and will share you some photos.


Ciao!

RAPIDLASH Really WORKS!!!

I am blessed to have long lashes as apparently my mom cut them off when I was still an infant. Don't know if you believe in that but my lashes are really long compared to my sisters. But then they are not as thick as I want them to be, and so I was curious to find and use the RapidLash Eyelash Renewal Serum. I first saw this in a spa where I do my facial. I asked the receptionist if this really works and she attested that it does, I always trust her. :) Anyways, and so I tried and it was a success. Although it took at least 4 weeks for me to really see the difference, but OMG, it WORKS!!!! My lashes are thicker.

This cost AED300 (Salon Spa Rate) here in Dubai. But always check out www.souq.com you will always find great price there! This however cost $50 in the US thru their website.

To know more about it, check out their website at https://www.rapidlash.com/

PARSLEY AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Healthy salad always interest me, so let me share you my current favorite salad.

PARSLEY and CUCUMBER SALAD with SPANISH SARDINES

Ingredients:
2 medium size cucumber (diced) (peel if not organic)
3 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste (I put 1tsp of salt and a dash of pepper)
100g small Spanish sardines

Mix everything together except the sardines. Put the sardines on top of the salad.

Enjoy your simple yet refreshing salad!

BEST NATURAL PORE MINIMIZER!!! BENTONITE CLAY MASK

I've always had a problem with my skin lately, having breakouts here and there...I don't know if it's the desert summer weather or just my hormones. Although breakouts can come and go, my big pores are always there. I've tried a lot of skin products, skin regime but still they are still so visible!

Surprisingly this week I've discovered a natural way to get rid of them or should I say the least minimize them. It's BENTONITE CLAY!!! Yes, you read it right, bentonite clay. First let me tell you what is bentonite clay.http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Bentonite-Clay-Powder?s=bentonite

Bentonite Clay is a very unique substance, formed primarily of Montmorillonite, which is an extremely flat crystal flake, that carries a relatively strong negative ionic charge. The negative charge is compensated for by adsorbing a cation (either Sodium or Calcium) to the interior of the molecule, this is what makes it either Sodium Bentonite or Calcium Bentonite Clay. To put it another way think of the Montmorillonite crystal flake resembling two pieces of bread, with a strong vacuum pulling the lunch meat in between them, whatever lands there (Sodium or Calcium) determines what kind of sandwich it will be. Now when you activate this clay sandwich it will magnetically grab the junk in your body (heavy metals, toxins, acid, etc.…) and trade them for the” lunch meat” taking the toxins out in your waste. The two different clays although very similar in their inert state (dry) have very different applications when activated (mixed with water).

Bentonite Clay Mask:
A clay mask made from Bentonite draws excess oils and debris to the surface of your skin, boosts circulation to tighten the skin and stimulate blood flow, and whisks away dead skin cells that can clog pores.http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Bentonite-Clay-Powder?s=bentonite

At first, I just wanted to try it for my severely oily face. I was really surprised after washing it off that my skin was not just oil free but my pores are gone and very smooth. A little advise though not to leave it for more that 20 minutes, it will make your skin dry and itchy (I left it once for 30 minutes and had a severe skin irritation). I am just glad that I grow aloe vera at home and I immediately cut off a leaf and spread the juice all over the irritated skin and viola, no more itchy and swelling skin! ( aloe vera is a great natural antiseptic!)

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Don't use metal utensil to prepare the clay mask.
I use equal measurement of bentonite clay and filtered water.
For face mask: 1 teaspoon is enough for one use.
Do this only once a week.
I immediately rub my face with coconut oil or argan oil after washing off the clay mask.

If you'll try this, let me know your result!